Synthesis and Cross-Linking in the Structure and Growth of Hair Keratins

October 1988 in “ Clinics in Dermatology ”

George E. Rogers

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Studysummary This article reviews gaps in our understanding of molecular events in hair follicle growth, focusing on keratin synthesis and protein oxidation, but reports no new findings.

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